Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,841 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,859 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,953 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,388 kg | 1,613 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 76 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 925 mm | 71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 879 mm | 112 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,567 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 650 mm | 0 mm | 650 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 402 L | 77 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,708 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,084 L | 14.2 | -11.2 L |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |